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Scott Gumbleton

THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Height:	197cm
Weight:	94kg
Date of birth:	3/8/1988
AFL debut:	2007
Essendon debut:	2007
Total AFL Games:	22
Total EFC Games:	22
Total Goals:	22
Previous Club(s):	Peel Thunder
Recruited From:	2006 National Draft, selection 2

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2010 Preview

Yet again, Essendon fans were unable to see their prized young key forward in action last year, with Gumbleton undergoing an operation to repair a bulging disk in his back in April before he could manage a game. Could have returned through the VFL late in the season, but the club is being cautious with the No. 2 draft pick, who is surely due for better luck this season.

Career Profile

Scott Gumbleton is a promising, hard running, key position player who takes a strong mark. He is tall, strong and reads the play well.

He had already played senior football with WA club Peel Thunder before arriving at Windy Hill, but has struggled with hamstring injuries since being recruited to Essendon and has played only five games, all in 2007.

He underwent an operation in April 2009 to repair a bulging disc in his spine. He returned to the Bendigo Bombers late in the season and showed some good form, but the club chose not to risk him at senior level.

Gumbleton showed the benefit of this cautious approach by playing 17 successive games in 2010 before missing the last five, the club again taking the conservative option towards his injury.

Draft History: 2006 NAB AFL Draft, 1st round selection (Essendon) No. 2 overall
Player Honours: All-Australian representative U18s 2006

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